* This property is being sold via the Modern Method of Auction - End date 10th August at 12pm*This charming, principally stone built, cottage is positioned on the fringes of the Brecon Beacons National Park in a beautiful semi-rural location and enjoys countryside views from the front across the Vale of Usk towards the locally renowned Blorenge mountain. Approached via a shared driveway and standing in grounds of about 1.44 acres, this appealing, characterful property continues to retain a genuine ambience of its 19th century period origins. Arranged over two floors and spanning just over 2,000 sqft, most of the rooms enjoy a front aspect with views over the surrounding fields and hillside. The atmosphere of this property is set as you enter through an open porch with heavy timber posts into a hallway with partly exposed stone walls and ceiling beams, the accommodation then expands into a generous sitting room with dual aspect windows, a spacious living room with log burner, study and garden lounge that is linked to the kitchen by a second hallway, beyond the kitchen is then a side porch, toilet and utility room. There are four spacious double bedrooms served by a family bathroom and with the potential to create en-suite facilities, if desired, off the master bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room that also enjoys access onto an enclosed balcony. This home will perfectly suit buyers who are looking for a family home with flexible and adaptable living space in a riverside location however purchasers are advised to read the important note regarding the geographical positioning of this house in relation to the nearby River Usk.

SITUATION
The property is situated only 2 miles east of the small yet thriving town of Crickhowell, set amongst the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park alongside the banks of the River Usk. Crickhowell is highly regarded amongst the walking community and is a haven for both home seekers and tourists alike. The town is famed for its family run and independent businesses including several grocers, a butcher, a delicatessen, a baker, Wales's first zero waste shop, and a newsagent/post office. In addition, there are several individual boutiques, cafes, a book shop which attracts famous authors to its doors, a florist plus of course Cric, the tourist information centre. Crickhowell also benefits from dentist surgeries, a health centre, a garage, and the iconic Webbs hardware store. There are numerous public houses, gastro pubs and restaurants, and no description of Crickhowell would be complete without mentioning 'The Bear' which has been serving customers since 1432 and stands in a prominent position at the head of the high street. The area is also well served for schools for all ages, both of which are fêted in both the local area and further afield. As well as being for the young, Crickhowell enjoys an active older community with the local U3A boasting 390 members. For those who require an even wider range of shopping and leisure facilities, the historic market town of Abergavenny is just 4 miles in the opposite direction and offers a diverse selection of boutique style shops, grocery and newsagent stores, supermarkets and many well-known high street shops, including a large Waitrose and Morrisons. Abergavenny also hosts a market several times a week. The town has its own cinema and leisure centre as well as several eateries for evening entertainment. The railway station has regular services into central London via Newport, with good road links giving access to the motorway for Bristol, Birmingham, the South West and London and "A" routes for Monmouth, Hereford, Cwmbran and Cardiff.

ACCOMMODATION
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GENERAL
Important Note The agent advises that parts of the garden are prone to regular flooding. The ground floor of the property was subject to flooding on three occasions during 2019/20 but not since and not at all during the years of our clients' occupation between 2003 to 2018. The flooding happened without any flood defences in place.Tenure We are informed the property is Freehold. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.Services Mains water, Mains electricity, Mains gas Council Tax Band G (Powys County Council)EPC RatingBand EViewing Strictly by appointment with the AgentsTaylor & Co : 01873 [use Contact Agent Button]lling from Abergavenny towards Crickhowell on the A40, upon entering Glangrwyney turn left in front of "The Bell" Public House/Restaurant onto Glangrwyney Road. Follow this road for almost ¼ mile (before reaching the river bridge) and bear right onto a shared driveway passing the former Paper Mill on your right and the next property you reach on the right hand side is The Old Mill House. Please note that the driveway is also shared with the former Paper Mill and Great Oak Farm.Reference AB185

ONLINE AUCTION
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer, or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyer. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance. The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change. The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services, and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold